Mountain Brook Employers Expand Workplace Wellness Benefits Amid Talent Competition
Companies based in and around Mountain Brook are adding wellness stipends, on-site fitness perks, and mental health benefits to attract and retain employees.
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Tuskegee University Revives Aerospace Engineering Scholarship Legacy
Tuskegee University has launched a new aerospace engineering scholarship program that draws on the school's historic ties to aviation training.
ReadTelehealth Expansion Brings Specialist Care to the Shoals
A telehealth expansion connecting clinics in Decatur, Florence, and Muscle Shoals to specialists is helping residents in the Shoals area avoid long drives for routine specialty consultations.
ReadOpelika Entrepreneur Builds Solar Installation Business From the Ground Up
Adaeze Thornton founded Lee County Solar Works out of a pickup truck five years ago; the company now installs residential and small commercial solar systems across east Alabama.
ReadMobile's Langan Park Sees New Trails and Playground Upgrades
Mobile's largest municipal park is getting new walking trails, updated playground equipment, and improved lighting as part of a phased renovation effort.
ReadPort of Mobile Sees Steady Cargo Growth Amid Supply Chain Shifts
The Port of Mobile continues to see steady cargo volumes as shippers diversify routes away from congested coastal hubs, boosting the surrounding logistics economy.
ReadVestavia Hills Med Spas Navigate Growing Demand for Non-Surgical Treatments
Medical spas in Vestavia Hills report increased client interest in injectables and laser treatments, prompting closer attention to oversight and consultation practices.
ReadNew Veterans Support Center Opens Its Doors in Anniston
A newly opened community center in Anniston aims to connect local veterans with benefits counseling, job placement help, and peer support services.
ReadFlorence Food Producer Scales Up Small-Batch Sauce Business
Odessa Marlow is moving Singing River Sauce Co. out of a shared commercial kitchen and into its own production facility as regional grocery orders grow.
ReadHuntsville Hospital Confronts Nursing Shortage With New Residency Pipeline
Facing persistent vacancies on its nursing staff, Huntsville Hospital has launched a residency-style program aimed at retaining new graduates from area nursing schools.
ReadBlack Belt Communities Pursue New Strategies for Economic Revival
Towns across Alabama's Black Belt region are pursuing new economic development strategies, from small manufacturing recruitment to expanded access to capital for local entrepreneurs.
ReadAlabama State University Breaks Ground on Modernized Student Housing
Alabama State University has broken ground on a new residence hall in Montgomery designed to replace aging dormitories and support enrollment growth.
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